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Major in International Studies

Bachelor of Arts Degree • School of Arts and Sciences

International Studies Major

Program Details

The major in International Studies provides students with an interdisciplinary approach to the study of nations, people, and culture. It is designed for students with interests in international political relations and economics, government, law, foreign service, inter-governmental and non-governmental organizations, developmental and environmental studies, language, literature, culture, and education.

Special Opportunities

International studies majors have many opportunities for study abroad. Many UC students have studied in England, France, Germany, Spain, Italy, and Russia. Opportunities for study also are available in Latin America, Africa, and Asia. UC maintains its own exchange programs with universities in a number of countries. These arrangements allow students and faculty to travel abroad and bring faculty and students to the College from various countries. UC students have regular opportunities to learn from visiting faculty from China, Russia, and Poland. UC students also participate in study abroad through Syracuse University's Division of International Programs Abroad (DIPA) and through exchange programs at other colleges.

UC students may participate in the Washington Semester program in foreign affairs at American University and the United Nations Semester program at Drew University, through which students learn directly from those involved in international affairs and foreign policy. UC students participating in these semester-long programs also pursue internships.

Cooperative Education positions and other internship opportunities also are available. Students have held internships at the U.S. Department of State and in various settings in international business.

The International Students Association, the student group for international studies majors and international students, provides social and educational activities to bring together American and foreign students to examine other cultures that touch American society. The association sponsors student trips, social gatherings, and speakers on international topics.

Students have a variety of opportunities for language study in Chinese, French, German, Italian, Russian, and Spanish. The College offers minors in French and Spanish.

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Study abroad and internships are highly recommended for all International Studies majors and should be discussed with the student’s adviser and the director of international programs as early as possible.

Electives

The student must complete sufficient elective courses to earn at least the minimum credit hours required for this degree, and at least 90 credit hours of the 120 required must be in the liberal arts and sciences.

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"UC gave me special attention right from the start. It was really hard for me when I first started my studies, but I was able to talk with my professors and get one-on-one help. They really understood and helped me, and I know I wouldn't have had that at a larger school." "UC gave me special attention right from the start. It was really hard for me when I first started my studies, but I was able to talk with my professors and get one-on-one help. They really understood and helped me, and I know I wouldn't have had that at a larger school."

Maria Hernandez '91 Advisor to International Students and Scholars Harvard University Cambridge, MA